Powerboat crashes at Lake of the Ozarks Shootout during 213-mph run
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 3:59 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

A high-speed powerboating accident occurred during the 38th annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout on August 29 and 30. A boat named Dirty Duck reached 213 mph before launching into the air, flipping, and crashing into the water. The driver, Adam Seraphine, sustained a broken leg in the incident and was hospitalized until Monday afternoon. The throttleman, Rusty Williams, escaped the crash without injury and credited annual emergency escape practice for his safety. Organizers describe the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout as the world's largest powerboating event, featuring high-speed timed runs for various performance vessels. While the Dirty Duck sustained damage during the crash, team captain Slug Hefner confirmed the team intends to participate in the 2027 event.
- •Adam Seraphine suffered a broken leg during the high-speed crash.
- •Throttleman Rusty Williams remained uninjured after the vessel flipped.
- •The 38th annual Shootout took place over the weekend of August 29.
- •The Dirty Duck team plans to return for the 2027 event.
- 3:59 PMYahoo Sports — Watch a 213-MPH Boat Launch Into the Air, Flip and Crash at Lake of the Ozarks Shootout
"Footage of a boat catching air at 213 mph (343 km/h) has gone viral, showing it flipping violently and crashing into the water. The incident occurred at Lake of the Ozarks last weekend and left the driver seriously injured. Organizers…
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